Education, General

Doctoral degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

CIP 13.01

$67,996Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$91,430Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$81,040Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Education, General at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $67,996 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $87,373 four years after graduating (middle half: $65,101–$115,386). Median debt is $81,040, about 119% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Education, General graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $67,996 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $81,040.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.